Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) ROC %: 6.89% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:09616 Neutech Group Ltd HKSE:09616
84 GF Score
Price HK$2.14
GF Value HK$3.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Neutech Group ROC %?

Neutech Group HKSE:09616 +0.23% 84 ROC % is 6.89% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09616 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Neutech Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.89%.

As of today (2026-08-10), Neutech Group's WACC % is 4.10%. Neutech Group's ROC % is 6.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Neutech Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Neutech Group  (HKSE:09616) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Neutech Group's WACC % is 4.10%. Neutech Group's ROC % is 6.64% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Neutech Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Neutech Group ROC % Related Terms


Neutech Group ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neutech Group's ROC % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Neutech Group ROC % Chart

Neutech Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Neutech Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Neutech Group ROC % Calculation

Neutech Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=679.99 * ( 1 - 26.91% )/( (7363.271 + 7988.565)/ 2 )
=497.004691/7675.918
=6.47 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=7852.785 - 783.68 - ( 2019.226 - max(0, 2581.836 - 2287.67+2019.226))
=7363.271

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=8344.633 - 591.337 - ( 2006.207 - max(0, 2525.993 - 2290.724+2006.207))
=7988.565

Neutech Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=775.702 * ( 1 - 33.41% )/( (6995.127 + 7988.565)/ 2 )
=516.5399618/7491.846
=6.89 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=8052.43 - 1615.791 - ( 1786.65 - max(0, 2635.87 - 2077.382+1786.65))
=6995.127

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=8344.633 - 591.337 - ( 2006.207 - max(0, 2525.993 - 2290.724+2006.207))
=7988.565

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 6.89% mean?
Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) has a ROC % of 6.89% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Neutech Group and its competitors.
Is Neutech Group's ROC % too high?
Neutech Group's current ROC % is 6.89%. The Education industry median ROC % is 5.23. Neutech Group's value of 6.89% is 31.9% above this industry median. Overall, Neutech Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neutech Group's ROC % compare to EDU and TAL?
Neutech Group's ROC % of 6.89% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.23. Neutech Group's value of 6.89% is 31.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Education company?
The median ROC % among Education companies is 5.23, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Neutech Group's current ROC % of 6.89% is 31.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Neutech Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC % is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neutech Group's current ROC % is 6.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neutech Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.46, compared to a current price of HK$2.14 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 6.89% and 31.9% above the Education industry median of 5.23. Neutech Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Neutech Group (HKSE:09616), the current ROC % is 6.89% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$2.14 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.46. GuruFocus considers Neutech Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09616:

  • ROC %: 6.89%
  • GF Value™: HK$3.46 vs. price of HK$2.14 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.9% above the Education median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Neutech Group Business Description

Address No. 8, Software Park Road, Ganjingzi District, Liaoning, Dalian, CHN
Neutech Group Ltd is a China-based investment holding company principally engaged in providing full-time formal higher education services, continuing education services, as well as education resources and apprenticeship programmes. Its full-time formal higher education services and continuing education services are operated by three universities and eight training schools. Its education resources and apprenticeship programme are offered by few of its subsidiaries. Its operating segments are as follows: education services; medical services; industry management and services; and elderly care technology and services. It generates maximum revenue from Education services segment. The Group operated within one geographical location and all of its revenue is also generated from Chinese mainland.
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